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African American Revolutionary War Veteran James Robinson To Be Honored In Special Ceremony
He will receive military honors 151 years after his death
Fans of military and American history will certainly enjoy this story. Pvt. James Robinson, a man born into slavery, will finally be properly honored for his military service 151 years after his death. The ceremony will take place June 22 … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Planning a Green Funeral When a Loved One Dies Suddenly
Funeral options for young environmentalists
Our Tip of the Week: Most green burials are planned ahead of time. There are times, however, when a death occurs suddenly and the family wants a green burial, often to honor what they believe their loved one would have … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Burial without embalming, Cemetery, Cremation, Funeral, Funeral home, Green cemetery, Home Funeral, Natural burial, Natural Cemetery
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Our Weekly Tip: How to Find Low Cost Grave Markers
Memorializing your loved one with a tasteful headstone
Our Tip of the Week: Headstones, sometimes called grave markers or tombstones, are usually purchased from the funeral home. The funeral home then orders your marker. You pay not only what the other company charges the funeral home. You also … Continue reading
A Night for All Souls Creatively Welcomes All Generations to Remember Loved Ones
The All Souls event at a Canadian cemetery builds community through remembrance
In 2005, artists Paula Jardine and Marina Szijarto began All Souls, an annual event in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Their website explains that, “In many cultures around the world, the days at the end of October and … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged A Night for All Souls, All Souls, Art, Canada, Cemetery, community, Memorial, Multicultural, Multigenerational, Night, Soul, Vancouver
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The Rebirth of the Luz Cemetery
Pedro Pacheco and Marie Clément modernize the Portuguese cemetery — but don't lose sight of its history
How do you go about updating and displacing an entire cemetery? Architects Pedro Pacheco and Marie Clément completed the task in four years (1998-2002) with their revitalizing design for the Luz Cemetery in Portugal. Their efforts have brought a bright, … Continue reading
